Pro-Active Work Behaviour
Platform: Diagnostic Hub
Category: Innovation & Future Readiness
Implementation Level: Organisation
Definition
Proactive work behaviours are self-initiated, future-oriented actions that aim to change and improve situations or oneself, including taking charge, voice, individual innovation, and problem prevention.
Factors
Problem Prevention
Behaviour focused on preventing reoccurring challenges or crises rather than responding to them after they occur.
Individual Innovation
Behaviour focused on the generation, promotion, and realisation of ideas for new products, services, or procedures.
Voice
Behaviour focused on speaking up and encouraging others with constructive suggestions for change.
Taking Charge
Behaviour focused on voluntary and constructive efforts to effect functional change in how work is executed within contexts of their tasks, work units, or organisations.